Schilling done; Sox still have enough arms

The trade rumors are spreading: C.C. Sabathia and Erik Bedard are available, as well as a growing number of other veterans. What do you think, should be be trading for these guys? Cleveland would likely want Jed Lowrie and someone like Brandon Moss for their burly lefty rental (there’s no window to negotiate a contract extension), while Seattle would want a bit more. There’s no way 2-3 months of Sabathia is worth that price, but they can ask for a lot because a lot of teams have come calling. We’re still involved, of course, just in case we can land a bargain.

Adam Dunn and Matt Holliday have heard their names tossed around, but it doesn’t make sense for the Sox to add one of them, as we already have four starting OFs and a DH. Moss and Chris Carter are also pushing for time in the Majors, as well. I actually don’t see much need on this team, except maybe an elite setup arm or better lefty for the pen. Maybe a veteran slugger (not named Bonds) on a minor league deal as insurance for Papi’s wrist?

4 Responses to Schilling done; Sox still have enough arms

I fully expect the Red Sox to make a trade before the deadline, but I have no idea what type of deal.

I feel like we should be playing our cards like we have the most chips on the table, pressuring other guys into making bad decisions. With no big needs that can’t be handled with our minor league players, we should use this time to maybe trade away a little surplus for big returns if the opportunity arises. Teams that feel they are contenders might get desperate. That’s the type of deal I think the Sox should try to find.

I am eager to see how Chris Smith does for us. Potentially he could replace Timlin.